The new updated music hall mmf-5.1 turntable is a 2-speed belt driven audiophile turntable employing the unique dynamically balanced plythn by music hall. The distinctive design isolates the critical sound reproducing components; platter, main bearing, upgraded tone arm, and new Goldring 2200 cartridge on the top platform from the motor, switch, wiring, and feet which are mounted on the bottom platform. Six viso-elastic cones separate the two platforms and provide vibration damping. The mmf-5.1 comes complete with cartridge mounted. Features: Music halls unique dual-plinth construction Low noise fully manual belt-drive design Separately isolated asynchronous motor with two-speed (33/45rpm) pulley New Goldring 2200 moving magnet phono cartridge ($425 value) with replaceable fine line real diamond stylus. The cartridge supplied is properly aligned and mounted Precision stainless steel main bearing sheathed in Teflon for noise-free fluid operation Metal screw-on record clamp Dynamically Balanced Platter with soft felt mat Compliant feet and round spirit level High-Gloss Piano Black Lacquer finish High quality gold RCA connectors Music Hall turntables first saw the light of day in 1998. They are manufactured in the Czech Republic in a factory that continued, throughout the Soviet Era, to make high quality turntables despite growing interest in CDs. Music Hall has developed a cohesive and logical range of turntables. All are designed to extract a musical and satisfying presentation from that fabulous medium we call vinyl. From the least expensive MMF-2.1 to the flagship MMF-9 all our turntables deliver incredible sound and value for money. All are fitted with expensive cartridges from Music Hall or Goldring.

The new updated MMF 5.1 is Absolute Sound Editor's Choice Award - Comes with Goldring 1012GX moving magnet phono cartridge ($225 value) with replaceable fine lineGyger II diamond stylus. The cartridge supplied is properly aligned and mounted

Excellent quality at a reasonable price. Includes quality cartridge and arm

Precision stainless steel main bearing sheathed in Teflon for noise-free fluid operation

Music halls unique dual-plinth construction. "This table includes a glass platter and a $175 Goldring G1012GX cartridge which gives you a budget analog rig that doesn't sound "budget." from Stereophile Magazine

High-Gloss Piano Black Lacquer finish